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SM61 WUV

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,681 mi
Last recorded95,681 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 WUV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 95,681 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 95,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 92,569 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2024 89,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering inner rack joints have play

Fail 20 Jan 2024 89,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing lock nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

steering inner rack joints have play

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,351 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Knocking felt through steering suspect from lower coupling onto rack

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2022 82,351 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Shock absorber mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear shock absorber top mounting corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,126 miles

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

both rear shock absorbers top mountings corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,309 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 68,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 61,584 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 53,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight roughness in steering rack when turned lock to lock

Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,567 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 35,146 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LIGHTLY CRACKING

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 26,762 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON WEAR BARS

Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,382 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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SM61 WUV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM61 WUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM61 WUV registered?

SM61 WUV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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